Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant is Spreading the ‘Madness’

Teriyaki Madness Inks Five New Deals; Expands Fresh Asian Grill
Across the U.S.

July 09, 2014 07:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of impressive growth outside their hub in Las Vegas,
Teriyaki Madness, a fast-growing Asian restaurant concept, recently
announced aggressive expansion into cities across the U.S. The company
is spreading the ‘madness’ from the East to West Coast and has signed
five new franchise deals that will double the total number of locations
by 2015.

Teriyaki Madness recently signed agreements that will move the brand
into new markets including Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New
Jersey, Ohio and Tennessee. The entrance into these new markets marks a
significant milestone for Teriyaki Madness, as the company focuses on
growth in new regions across the U.S. The timing is ideal to enter these
markets and will supplement other restaurant developments currently
under way in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.

“These newly-signed franchise agreements are part of our overall goal to
open 100 units across the U.S. by 2016, but we are focused on doing it
the correct way. Helping franchisees maximize their top and bottom line
performance will play a significant role in growing our brand. With this
mindset, we truly believe the sky is the limit for Teriyaki Madness,”
said Rod Arreola, co-founder and CEO of Teriyaki Madness.

Spearheading the largest expansion efforts is new franchise partner, The
Brevard Achievement Group, a Florida-based, nonprofit group dedicated to
helping people with disabilities achieve both social and vocational
independence. Guy Klenke, who will oversee the group’s expansion into
the madness, will open five locations in Orlando and Brevard County in
Florida. Klenke has spent 27 years providing development and operations
for employment programs for nonprofits which includes working within
current trends and lines of business and more importantly looking at new
trends and lines of business to expand the employment opportunities and
generate revenue for the agency—making him the perfect addition to the
Teriyaki Madness family.

The first opening outside Las Vegas occurred in March in Denver and
since then, Teriyaki Madness has not eased off the accelerator. The
recent openings in Denver, Arkansas and two locations in California
proved the brand would succeed outside of its original market by
surpassing their wildest sales expectations. In addition to record
volume sales, year to date, the Asian food franchise has seen an
impressive 17 percent increase in same store sales year over year,
crushing the QSR franchise industry average by nearly 400 percent. With
the recently signed deals, the company is on pace to meet their
projected 100 national locations by 2016.

Teriyaki Madness appeals to potential franchisees seeking an alternative
to traditional fast-casual opportunities such as pizza, burgers and
subs. With made-to-order entrees featuring house made sauces, fresh
vegetables and 100 percent all-natural chicken, the fresh Asian grill
serves healthier, hearty, protein-packed portions that leave guests
fully satisfied. Started by three aspiring entrepreneurs who wanted to
launch a teriyaki concept similar to their favorites back home in
Seattle, Teriyaki Madness is looking to build upon the brand’s 14
profitable locations in Nevada, Colorado, Arkansas, California and Texas.

Teriyaki Madness, a fast-casual, Asian restaurant concept was founded in
2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada and began franchising the brand in 2005.
Teriyaki Madness is committed to unconditionally satisfying guests by
offering delicious, made-to-order Teriyaki dishes prepared with 100
percent all natural, fresh ingredients that are served quickly, at a
reasonable price in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The "Fresh,
Fulfilling, and Fits your Life” concept was recently recognized by QSR
Magazine as one of the Best Franchise Deals for 2014. The brand is
dedicated to “Spreading the Madness” so that everyone can experience the
best teriyaki on earth.